A lozenge is a hard candy meant to be dissolved slowly rather than chewed. In Germany the format grew out of the pharmacy tradition rather than the candy aisle, which is why so many German lozenges are built around herbs, honey and menthol instead of pure sugar — and why sugar-free versions are the norm rather than the exception.
The anchor brand is Dr. C. Soldan, maker of Em-Eukal, produced in Bavaria since 1899. The range runs from classic eucalyptus and salvia through honey, ginger-orange, sea buckthorn and wild cherry, with most flavors offered sugar free. Bavarian Blockmalt and the Kids line round it out.
Alongside the herbal drops sit two other German formats. Ahoj Brause makes sherbet sweets and fizzy powder that have been a childhood staple for generations. Dextro Energy glucose tablets are the German answer to a quick energy boost, sold in flavors like cherry, peach and blackcurrant.
For fruit rather than herbs, Cavendish & Harvey makes boiled fruit drops in the resealable gold tins the brand is known for — lemon, cherry, orange, wild berry and mixed fruit, plus sugar-free and filled duo varieties. Browse the wider German candy range for gummies, chocolate and cookies.
